OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to joyfully share the love of Christ as we Worship God, Connect to Grow, and Serve the World.

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Regular and personal worship with the one true God. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings. Click here to get directions to Christ by the Sea.

outreach CONNECT

Gathering face-to-face with other Christians for the purpose of intentional faith development. We offer class and group opportunities scheduled throughout the week. Click here to learn more.

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Going beyond the walls of our church in acts of mercy and justice for others. For a list of opportunities to serve, please click here.

NEW TO CHRIST BY THE SEA?

Connect with us

We‘re glad that you have stopped by to learn what we’re all about. We hope you see our passion for serving the Lord and our neighbors.

WORSHIP with us in a traditional-style each Sunday with communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for both adults and children are on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. Click for room locations and series topics.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS for fellowship in Ratcliff Hall, followed by a variety of studies and worship services.

SERVE WITH US as we help our community through fundraisers, building homes, serving lunch at the Source, clothing collections and more.

CANTATAS – sing or attend these glorious seasonal Christmas & Easter productions, including choir, orchestra, dancers & dramatic narration.

ANNUAL CONCERT MUSIC CONCERTS with fine performances by local & internationally known artists.

Childcare available for all worship services! Visit our nursery, for ages 0-5.

For all other activities, check with the church office at 772.231.1661

in advance for childcare availability / arrangements.

CBTS Events

There is a lot going on at Christ by the Sea, and we don’t want you to miss out!

To view our complete church calendar, click here.

To view our available classes & small groups, click here.

Special / Featured events are listed below, click for more information.

November 17, 2019

Guitar & Piano Concert

3 pm

Tickets $25 for Adults

$10 for Students

December 14, 2019

Christmas Cantata

4:30 pm & 7:00 pm

No Tickets needed

Free will offering suggested

February 16, 2020

Broadway Concert

3 pm

Tickets $25 for Adults

$10 for Students

March 22, 2020

Chamber Music

3 pm

Tickets $25 for Adults

$10 for Students

April 11, 2020

Easter Cantata

4:30 pm & 7:00 pm

No Tickets needed

Free Will offering suggested

Sermon

“THANK GOD: for those who Serve”

by Rev. Bruce T. Jones, Senior Pastor

Scripture reference: Mark10: 35-45

Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

November 10, 2019.

Nov 3, 2019

THANK GOD: for our Saints – Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce

Series: THANK GOD

Scripture reference: Revelation 21: 1-6

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Nov 3, 2019THANK GOD: for our Saints – Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Nov 3, 2019
THANK GOD: for our Saints – Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: THANK GOD
Scripture reference: Revelation 21: 1-6
Oct 27, 2019“THANK GOD: for simple Joys” – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Oct 27, 2019
“THANK GOD: for simple Joys” – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: THANK GOD
Scripture reference: Isaiah 12
Oct 20, 2019Membership: Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentencost (audio)

Oct 20, 2019
Membership: Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentencost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Memebership
Scripture reference: Acts 1: 6-8
Oct 13, 2019Membership: You, Me, and Organized Religion – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Oct 13, 2019
Membership: You, Me, and Organized Religion – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Memebership
Scripture reference: Corinthians 12: 12-13, 27-31a
Oct 6, 2019Membership: Becoming Ambassador – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Oct 6, 2019
Membership: Becoming Ambassador – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Memebership
Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
Sep 29, 2019Membership: The Marks of Service – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Sep 29, 2019
Membership: The Marks of Service – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Memebership
Scripture reference: Romans 12: 9-21
Sep 22, 2019“ Membership: Becoming Part of the Rebel Alliance” – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Sep 22, 2019
“ Membership: Becoming Part of the Rebel Alliance” – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Memebership
"Scripture reference: 1 Peter 5: 6-11
Sep 15, 2019“Membership: Not Your Parent’s Idea of Repentance – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Sep 15, 2019
“Membership: Not Your Parent’s Idea of Repentance – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Memebership
Scripture reference: Revelation 3: 1-6
Sep 8, 2019ETERNAL LIFE: Who Will Separate Us? – Thirteen Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Sep 8, 2019
ETERNAL LIFE: Who Will Separate Us? – Thirteen Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Eternal Life
Scripture reference: Romans 8: 31-39
Aug 25, 2019ETERNAL LIFE: Especial Considerations for Rich People – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Aug 25, 2019
ETERNAL LIFE: Especial Considerations for Rich People – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: Eternal Life
Scripture reference: Mark 10: 17-21

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

II Corinthians 5:20

About Christ by the Sea UMC

Everyone a missionary, our church – a mission station.

MINISTRIES

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WORSHIP

You are welcome to join any of our worship ministries: Chancel and Cantata Choirs, Bell Choir, and Sunday Orchestra. We also welcome you to be apart of our Audio Visuals team, which includes sound, camera and lighting operations. Please contact our Director of Worship Arts, Dr. Marcos D. Flores at 231-1661 x 303.

Click here to learn more.

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YOUTH

Under Construction.

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CHILDREN

At Christ by the Sea, we parter with parents to raise disciples of Jesus Christ by equipping children with an expanding knowledge of the Christian faith.

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Tithing & Gifts

Jesus said: “Give and it will be given to you . . .” Luke 6:38 Our prayer is that you are richly blessed by your participation in the life of Christ by the Sea and that you, in turn, will be a blessing to others through your gifts in the name of the Lord.

It is now possible to donate financially to CBTS online! Web site processing of financial gifts provides a fast, convenient, and secure way for you to give one-time gifts or recurring donations by credit card or by electronic check. Whether you wish to pay an offering, pledge, memorial, or purchase tickets, you may now do so. We offer this option only as a convenience. You are free to give via the weekly offering in the worship service, by mailing your contribution in to the office, or now by the internet.

To donate online, please

where you will be taken to a secure third-party page to complete the tithing form.

Christ by the Sea UMC

Address: 3755 Hwy A1A,

Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Phone: 772.231.1661 Fax: 772.231.7257 Email: office@cbtsumc.org

Pastor: Bruce T. Jones

Email: bjones@cbtsumc.org

May – December

9:00 am Sunday School

10:00 am Worship Service

January – April

8:45 am / 11:00 am Worship Service

9:45 am Sunday School

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Our Mission is to joyfully share the love of Christ as we Worship God, Connect to Grow, and Serve the World.

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